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Katy Pilkington serves as a Senior Teaching Fellow and Director of the BSc Accounting, Auditing and Finance program at Lancaster University's Management School within the Department of Accounting and Finance. Based in office C035 on the C-Floor, she maintains active institutional presence with direct contact channels including email (k.pilkington@lancaster.ac.uk) and telephone (+44 (0)1524 593638).
Her research concentrates on practical applications in taxation systems, specifically examining electronic tax filing implementations from practitioner perspectives. This focus bridges accounting theory with real-world digital compliance challenges, emphasizing user experience and operational efficiency in financial reporting technologies. Her work contributes to evolving standards in tax administration and accounting software adoption.
Her seminal 2012 publication in the Journal of Applied Accounting Research analyzes frontline experiences with tax e-filing systems, revealing critical insights about technological integration in governmental financial processes. The research demonstrates consistent thematic alignment with digital transformation in taxation, highlighting persistent industry challenges regarding system usability and regulatory adaptation.
